Long-term safety confirmed for common ADHD medication
Long-term safety of common ADHD medication for children and adolescents, global team finds. Long-term use of methylphenidate, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating ADHD,...
Suicide prevention apps lack expertise
Suicide prevention apps lack input from those with experience, according to new study: The vast majority of online suicide prevention tools have not been co-designed...
Practical things that can help elderly patients with Dementia
Here are some small but practical things that can help elderly patients with Dementia: More than 7 million people aged 65 and over in the...
40% of over 50s don’t report hearing loss
A study has found that nearly 40% of those who recognised they had hearing loss did not inform a doctor or nurse. However, this can...
How to prevent your child becoming addicted to gaming
The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations. Although online gaming can help...
Move over Pilates. Have you heard of Lagree?
Is Pilates Good for Weight Loss? Yes, But Lagree Is Better. We've all heard that Pilates is great for weight loss, but what if we...
Diminishing health benefits of living in cities for children and teens
The advantages of living in cities for children and adolescents’ healthy growth and development are shrinking across much of the world, according to a new...
What to do if your dog eats chocolate
There are many foods loved by pet owners and by their dogs – that can make their pets very ill! Examples include grapes, sultanas, avocados,...
Easter: Minimise risks of your child choking
As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a parenting website serves as a...
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions: Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the human walk has been able to...
